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13 Day Kiwi Envounter
DAY 1: Auckland to Rotorua
Meet and greet upon arrival in Auckland as we meet additional fellow passengers
and head to Rotorua the cultural heart of NZ. Tonight we will be
staying in a traditional Maori Marae and on arrival, we will be welcomed
onto the Marae by the elders in traditional style. Tonight is yours to
enjoy the company of your friends, learn some maori songs or star gaze
when the lights go down.
Traditional Maori Marae Stay - open plan multi-share accommodation Dx1
DAY 2: Rotorua
This morning we leave the Marae and head to Whakarewarewa Maori Village
to learn more about the Maori way of life. The afternoon is yours to explore
- try the mud baths, some mountain bike riding or white water rafing (at
own cost)
Alpin Motel. Bx1
DAY 3: Rotorua to Wellington
Today we visit Huka Falls on our way to Taupo for a bungy jump if you
dare. Then on past Mt Ruapehu and south to NZ's capital Wellington. Time
to check out this cosmopolitan city!
Nomads Capital. Bx1
DAY 4: Wellington to Nelson
This morning we farewell the North Island and journey across Cook Strait.
Enjoy the beauty of the serene blue waters of the Marlborough Sounds as
we cruise into Picton. Youll notice the change as we arrive in the
South Island, home to mountains, lakes and breath-taking coastline. Onwards
to Nelson, and time in the city centre before we head to Tahunanui Beach.
Aloha Lodge. Bx1 Dx1
DAY 5: Nelson
The day is yours to explore this amazing area. The nearby Abel Tasman
National Park offers a journey into a world of native bush greeting golden
sands, hidden bays and blue-green clear waters. There are loads of amazing
options sure to suit. Tonight well gather for a scrumptious meal
and reflect on the day.
Aloha Lodge. Bx1
DAY 6: Nelson to Christchurch
Today we head back across the Bryant Ranges and past the many vineyards
of the Marlborough region. We stop at Ohau Point to spy some NZ Fur Seals
before reaching Kaikoura Then southwards to Christchurch.
Cathedral Camelot Hotel. Bx1
DAY 7: Christchurch to Flock Hill
The scenery will amaze you today as we head off across the Canterbury
Plains and into the Southern Alps, to our home for the night, Flock Hill
Station - a 14000 hectare working station! You'll be shown around the
farm and get a chance to soak up this truly spectacular scenery.
Flock Hill Mote. Bx1 Dx1
DAY 8: Flock Hill to Fox Glacier
We head off ot the wild West coast to Hokitika. Continuing south we stop
at the visitors centre in Franz Joseph, and an opportunity here to take
a scenic glacier helicopter flight to Fox Glacier.
Budget Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
DAY 9: Fox Glacier to Queenstown
Westland National Park abounds with high mountain peaks and glaciers and
today we'll have a chance to walk on a flowing river of ice (own cost)!
Well then head back into the mountains to negotiate Haast Pass on
our way to Queenstown past Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea.
Holiday Park. Bx1
DAY 10: Queenstown
Today it's time to play! And adventure awaits us everywhere. Choose from
a huge selection of optional activities (own cost) sure to get the blood
pumping, with everything from bungy, shotover jets, balloon rides and
horseback riding. You name it it's all here and awaiting you in
Queenstown!!
Holiday Park. Bx1
DAY 11: Fiordland Overnight Cruise
After a leisurely morning in Queenstown we farewell this adventure playground
and head to the Fiords. Well stop and admire the reflection in Mirror
Lake before we literally drive through the mountain via the Homer Tunnel
and emerge back into a landscape of spectacular mountains and waterfalls.
Our cruise tonight in the Tasman Sea! Enjoy the stunning views and discover
the hidden arms of the Sound. There is time to kayak around the shoreline
or go exploring in the tender craft with the nature guide.
Overnight Cruise (share facilities). Bx1 Dx1
DAY 12: Fiordland to Lake Ohau
There is time for additional cruising this morning before returning to
the wharf. We make our way back through Te Anau and onwards along the
Kawarau River this afternoon, with its familiar Lord of the Rings
scenery, and home to AJ Hacketts original Bridge Bungy site. We
journey over the Lindis Pass and wonder at the dramatic variation in scenery
of these ranges. Our home tonight is nestled in the hills on the shores
of Lake Ohau.
Lake Ohau Lodge. Bx1 Dx1
DAY 13: Lake Ohau to Christchurch
Today we follow the southern lakes hydroelectricity scheme around impressive
blue water lakes and the ever-present Southern Alps as a backdrop. First
stop Lake Pukaki and a chance for some amazing photos as we gaze across
the clear blue waters to Mt Cook. We follow the canal system over to Lake
Tekapo where there is an opportunity to take a scenic flight. Another
photo opportunity at the Church of the Good Shepard before
we enter the Canterbury plains and reach our final destination.. Bx1
Tour Starts 1pm in Auckland or 8am in Christchurch
on reverse itinerary.
Tour Ends 6pm in Christvchurch or 12pm in Auckland on reverse itinerary
Price:
April 1 - Sept. 30 2009 - US$1482
Oct. 1 2009 - March 31 2010 - US$1507
twin supplement - US$146
Departure Dates: 2009
- May 3,3*,17,17*,31,31*, June 14,14*,28,28*, July 12,12*,26,26*, Aug. 9,9*,23,23*,
Sept. 6,6*,14,20,20*,28,28*, Oct. 4,4*,12,12*,18,18*,26,26*, Nov. 1,1*,9,9*,15,15*,23,23*,29,29*,
Dec. 7,7*,13,13*,21,21*,27,27*
2010 - Jan. 4,4*,10,10*,18,18*,24,24*, Feb. 1,1*,7,7*,15,15*,21,21*,
March 1,1*,7,7*,15,15*,21,21*,29,29*, April 4,4*,12*,18,18*, May 2,2*,16,16*,30,30*,
June 13,13*,27,27*, July 11,11*,25,25*, Aug. 8,8*,22,22*, Sept. 5,5*,13,19,19*,27,27*
*departure dates marked with an asterisk operate in reverse. |